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Enjoy Sounds Like These
Conga
This is a Cuban
ethnic instrument
with a head (skin)
stretched over
a barrel-shaped
body. Originally,
its name differed
depending on
the size of the
head, but they are
collectively called
“congas.”
Drum set
This is a set of multiple percussion
instruments that includes a snare
drum, bass drum, and cymbals.
The DR-01s contains standard, rock,
brush, and electro drum sets.
Hand-claps,
Finger-snaps
These are the
sounds of hand-
claps or finger-
snaps.
Bongo
This is an ethnic
instrument
of Cuba that
connects two
drums of different
diameters.
The smaller drum
is called the
“macho”
(male)
and the larger
the
“hembra”
(female).
Paila
This is the sound
(performance
technique) of
striking the body
of the timbales.
“Paila”
is a term
for the body of a
timbale.
Tambourine
This instrument
has multiple small
cymbals attached to a
round frame (body). It
produces sound when
struck or shaken.
Pandeiro
This is a Brazilian
percussion instrument
whose pitch can be
changed by varying the
tension of the skin while
you strike it.
Claves
This percussion
instrument consists
of two sticks that are
played by striking one
against the other.
Cowbell
This percussion
instrument is a bell
made to be attached to
the neck of a cow. It is
played by striking it with
a stick.
Triangle
This is suspended from
a string, and played by
striking it with a metal
rod.
Guiro
This instrument is carved
notches in body side. It
is played by rubbing it
with a stick.
Use the VARIATION
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buttons to switch
rhythm patterns or instruments (p. 7).
Cajon
This percussion
instrument originated
in Peru; the player sits
on the box-shaped
body and plays it
by striking it on its
surface or edge.
Sometimes, snares
(strung wires) are
attached inside the
box.
Metronome
A metronome is a
musical tool that emits
sound at a fixed tempo.
This metronome can
produce the sound
of a mechanical
metronome, as well
as electronic sounds
or the sounds of drum
sticks.
Sound effects
The sounds of surf,
birdsong, and rain are
provided.
Shaker, Maracas
Both contain tiny beads, and
produce sound when shaken.
Frequently used in Latin music.
Maracas are made using the
fruit of the maraca tree, which
is a type of palm. Maracas is the
plural form of
“maraca.”
Bells
This instrument is shaken to
produce sound. Since there are
many objects called bells that
are not used as instruments,
these are also called
“sleigh
bells.”
Whistle
This whistle (called an
“apito”
in Portuguese) is used in samba
performance. By opening or
closing the holes at the two
sides of the instrument while
blowing, you can change the
pitch.
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